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gland

In animals, a gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

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    seized stopcock

    Hi All, The main stopcock in the house has seized. I've tried turning it but it wont move much. I tried to loosen the gland nut but that just turned with the tap head. There is a small leak around the gland nut so I think I must have disturbed something. I tightened the gland nut but the leak is...
  2. J

    stopcock probs

    Hey guys Was hoping for some help if possible I was about to replace my kitchen mixer when I realized my main stopcock was not shutting the water supply of totally, and the gland but is now dripping. My questions are can I just pack the gland with PTFE and tighten without shutting of...
  3. J

    really old stop tap

    Hiya all, I'm doing some plumbing for a friend. I found what appears to be her stoptap, on lead pipe coming into the property via the outside toilet (does that sound right? I've only seen them under sinks previously). I tried to turn it off. It turned, though not where I expected - see arrow...
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    stopcock gland

    Friends My mate has a leaky stopcock in his kitchen. It's behind all the units and very hard to get to the pipes. Can I just change the gland? If so, I assume I turn the water off in the road, undo it and remove, buy a new stopcock and use that gland to replace it? Will it work or not...
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    Radiator valve choice

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and to plumbing generally. I posted this in the wrong section but here goes again. I was looking for advice on rad valves because I need to buy some to replace the old existing ones. The old ones have got a gland that can be re-packed and I'm thinking this is a...
  6. M

    help!! trying to find a tap gland

    Hello all first time posting here, i have tried without success to find a tap gland identical to the one in the photo attached the measurements are A 45 B 23 C 22 D 7 E 15 F 20 G 3 H 0 I have got one from b&q that fits and stops my hot water running away, but it is too long and there...
  7. C

    gate valve gland

    is it possible to re pack a gatevalve gland with a female nut just like a normal stop tap male nut gland??? thanks
  8. G

    Plastic gland needed, please help

    Hello, I have been asked to get hold of a plastic cable gland for an outside light. the gland was melted from the unit being dangled down rather than fitted to the wall correctly. I havent had any luck because I dont know what the fitting size is, I cant measure the gland itself because its...
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    leaking lockshield valve - from spindle

    Hi, i have a lockshield valve leaking on a first floor rad. I've tightened down the nut and wound in the spindle slightly which seems to have stop water coming out from the top but if this isnt a permanent solution and i have to repack the gland can this be done without draining down the sytem...
  10. W

    Torque settings for 4" to 6" gate valve gland packings

    PTFE 10mm gland packing, Please can anyone advise torque settings for the 2 bolt system? Thanks
  11. Z

    Urgent Help Needed! Leaking mains stopcock (tap spur)

    Hello to everyone. I am urgently seeking help with my mains stopcock, as I have a leak from the tap stop. I would like to avoid a plumber, so ask if it's possible to only replace the tap part where it screws in (as against the whole unit), as I feel I could manage this. I live in a flat with a...
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  12. B

    baxi 80e

    when you buy the new hw pressure switch gland nut it comes with a washer and an oring what is the o ring for as there is already one in the gland nut thanks ant
  13. M

    towel rail valve leaking

    Hi there I have just installed my first bathroom (~well almost finished) and am having a problem with the new towel rail valves i have fitted to the new towel rail. (angled valves). When heated up they are fine but when cold i have a leak. I have checked both screw connections and they are...
  14. P

    Leaking stopcock

    Hi Guys....and Girls! Hope everyone is doing well. I've posted a couple of times before and received great advice. Am hoping someone can help again? A friend asked me a few weeks ago to change some taps for them. Did so with no problems (am still training at the mo) but when they turned the...
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    Leaking radiator valve

    Hi, I have a leaking radiator valve which only seems to leak when my central heating system is off. It is a slow drip but I cannot pinpoint the leak! Unsure whether it is coming from the nut or the threaded pipe which goes into the rad itself (sorry do not know its name?). At a guess I'd say it...
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    Stop Tap Gland packing

    Hi all, I'm an amateur DIY plumber. I like to have a go at simple things in the house myself, to save money, and usually do ok following a bit of research, common sense and a bit of swearing! A new one on me though....my internal Stop Tap/Cock is leaking from up between the spindle and the...
  17. L

    Manual Radiator Valve

    Good Evening Can anyone help me with a place where i might be able to buy a manual radiator valve similar to the one in the picture. It is connected to a chrome finish towl rail. The tail coming up is 15mm going into a brass bush which connects to what i believe is a 1 inch valve. The pipe just...
  18. C

    Leaking radiator, advice on fixing please?

    hi all, I have a radiator in my hall which I turned off last year, for a reason. It kept leaking. I foolishly forgot this and went to turn it on yesterday and now can't get it to stop leaking no matter how hard I turn the tap towards the "-". I've narrowed it down to coming out of the bit...
  19. R

    Can you I.D. this tap insert/gland?

    Hi, Does anyone know what the name is of this ceramic tap insert/gland? It has broken and I am trying to get a replacement asap, but need to know what it is. Any suggestions of where I might find a replacement would be very much appreciated! Rambler55
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    Tap spindle gland packing

    I am restoring some old taps and I cannot buy plumbers string any more for the spindle glands. I am thinking of using cotton string soaked in either water pump grease or Castrol CL which is waterproof. Has anyone any other, preferably better, ideas please? Also the spindles are not worn...

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